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Guilty! Woman Smuggled Workers Into Hartford, Used Threats, Unpaid Debt To Exploit Them: DOJ
A Connecticut woman who smuggled immigrants into Connecticut and trapped them in a cycle of debt, labor, and fear has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, authorities announced.
Porfiria Maribel Ramos Sanchez, 47, a Mexican national living in Vernon, pleaded guilty to her role in a human trafficking scheme that preyed on vulnerable immigrants, including minors, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
Investigators found that Ramos, her mother, and others smuggled at least 19 victims — many from Mexico — into the U.S., charging them up to $20,000 just to cross the border. Once in C…
CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why
Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8.
All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women.
The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence
Rolling Stones legend and longtime Connecticut resident Keith Richards is receiving the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, an honor celebrating those who embody the state’s values of creativity, passion, and generosity, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, March 3.
Richards, a longtime Weston resident, is being recognized not only for his decades-long music career but his deep commitment to the local community. His support for organizations like SPHERE, which empowers adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which creates meaningful jobs through fil…
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops
A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said.
David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…
CT Man Sexually Abused 2 Boys — Using Expensive Baseball Cards, Trips To Lure Them: Cops
A Connecticut man was arrested after two teenage boys came forward to accuse him of sexually abusing them multiple times, authorities said.
Michael Mancini, 51, was taken into custody without incident Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, and charged under two separate warrants stemming from investigations that began in December 2024.
The boys' parents went to the police after noticing their sons were acting strange, according to police reports. The children gave similar stories about how Mancini would take them to baseball card shops, shopping trips, or dinners and abuse them afterward, police…
Recall Issued For Popular Chocolate Product Sold In CT
A packaging mistake could put certain consumers at risk.
A popular chocolate treat sold in stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — and online — has been recalled due to a potentially serious allergen issue.
Kayco, a Bayonne, New Jersey-based company, has issued a recall for Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos after discovering that some packages may actually contain milk chocolate — posing a risk for those with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity.
The affected products were distributed nationwide between Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, and Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, with some units also sold …
CT Woman, 64, In Critical Condition Following Rollover Crash
A 64-year-old Connecticut woman is fighting for her life after she was involved in a rollover crash earlier this week, authorities said.
The Amston woman was driving south on Gilead Street in Hebron just before 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, when she crossed a double yellow line on a left-hand curve, putting her in the path of an oncoming Ford E-350, state police said.
The impact sent her Nissan Pathfinder off the road, causing it to roll over, police said.
The Ford driver was taken to an area hospital with minor wounds, but the 64-year-old was rushed to Hartford Hospital with crit…
Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment
Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five.
The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps.
"There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company
A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.
Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024.
NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025
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